Ceranemota semifasciata
Benjamin, 1938
Ceranemota semifasciata is a in the Drepanidae, described by Foster Hendrickson Benjamin in 1938. It is known from a restricted range in northern California, with only two documented observations on iNaturalist. Like other members of its , it belongs to a group of small to medium-sized moths with characteristic wing patterns.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ceranemota semifasciata: //sɛrəˈnɛmoʊtə ˌsɛmifæsiˈeɪtə//
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Identification
May be distinguished from other Ceranemota by the specific wing pattern implied by the epithet 'semifasciata' (half-banded), though detailed diagnostic features are not documented in available sources.
Distribution
Recorded from northern California, North America. The appears to have a restricted geographic range with limited documentation.
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Taxonomic Note
Catalogue of Life places this in rather than Drepanidae, reflecting ongoing taxonomic debate. The family Drepanidae is sometimes treated as a (Drepaninae) within Drepanidae sensu lato or split into separate families (Drepanidae and Thyatiridae) depending on classification system used.
Data Deficiency
This is poorly documented in scientific literature, with minimal information available beyond original description and basic distribution records. The low observation count suggests it may be genuinely rare, undercollected, or cryptic in habits.